MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
C2012-007
February 14, 2012

EMPHASIS: Patrol Announces DWI Saturations In St. Louis, Lincoln, St. Charles, And St. Francois Counties


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer, Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces that sometime during the month of March 2012, Troop C officers will conduct DWI saturations in St. Louis, Lincoln, St. Charles, and St. Francois counties. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators based on officers’ past experiences.

“The intoxicated driver continues to be a major contributor to traffic crashes in Missouri,” said Captain Johnson. “Almost 25 percent of all fatal crashes are alcohol-related. Please assist the Missouri State Highway Patrol in removing impaired drivers from our roadways by contacting us toll-free 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55.”




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